Closing the Gender Pay Gap

Women in tech frequently face a significant gender pay gap compared to their male counterparts. Financial literacy equips them with the knowledge to negotiate salaries, understand their worth in the marketplace, and invest smartly to compensate for earnings discrepancies, thereby helping in closing the wage gap.

Women in tech frequently face a significant gender pay gap compared to their male counterparts. Financial literacy equips them with the knowledge to negotiate salaries, understand their worth in the marketplace, and invest smartly to compensate for earnings discrepancies, thereby helping in closing the wage gap.

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Niruta Talwekar
Staff Data Engineer at Meta Platforms

When I started out in tech, I was just grateful to be at the table. I didn’t question the offer I got. I didn’t negotiate. I assumed if I worked hard enough, the recognition—and the pay—would follow. But a few years in, I found out that a male colleague with similar experience, doing almost identical work, was earning significantly more than I was. And it wasn’t just him—it was a pattern. I felt a mix of emotions: frustration, self-doubt, and honestly, embarrassment. I started questioning if I had done something wrong. Spoiler: I hadn’t. That moment changed the way I saw the pay gap. It wasn’t just about money—it was about being valued. Being seen. Being heard. Since then, I’ve made it a point to research my worth, speak up during negotiations, and—maybe most importantly—encourage other women to do the same. Because when we stay silent, the system stays the same. Closing the gender pay gap matters to me because I’ve lived the impact it has—not just financially, but emotionally. It’s about fairness, dignity, and making sure the next generation of women in tech doesn’t have to fight the same fight in silence.

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